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Padar Island Labuan Bajo

Padar Labuan Bajo Island is indeed one of the best islands in Indonesia with stunning natural views.

Talking about Beauty Flores Island it's never-ending. This island is one of the best tourist destinations during a Komodo sailing tour with its stunning natural views.

One of the beauties of Flores Komodo is Padar Island, Labuan Bajo.

This island is one of the best islands in the region Komodo National Park which is becoming more and more popular day by day.

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Padar Island Location

Padar Island is the 3rd largest island in the Komodo National Park area. Compared to Rinca Island, Padar Island is known to the public later. However, this island is still a very exotic island in Indonesia.

Padar Island google map

Topography of Padar Island

The location coordinates are Cor 8.654°S 119.574°E. This island is managed under West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

The topography of this island is steep with steep volcanic mountains and hills facing deep sea bays.

Padar has a dry climate with bushes and grassland trees covering the island, creating beautiful savanna hill conditions.

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Padar Island Labuan Bajo has four deep bays and beach sand in various colors, most of which are white beach sand.

Apart from that, there are also sand beaches that have gray and pink sand. The sea around this island has several popular spots for scuba diving and snorkeling so don't miss it when you are on this island.

The popularity of Padar Island itself occurred thanks to sophisticated communications.

Many people tag Padar Island so that this island is seen by many people, and of course many people are interested in visiting this island.

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This island with amazing views is located not far from Rinca Island. Padar Island and Rinca Island are only separated by Leech Strait.

The Leech Strait itself has very strong currents. Therefore, travela must go using rent ship or speedboat to reach Padar Island from Labuan Bajo.

Bajo boat rental for Padar Tour
Komodo Eye boat rental

The location of Padar Island can also be traveled from Labuan Bajo. You will take approximately 3 hours from Labuan Bajo to this place.

However, the most frequent trip is by boat because it is faster and more comfortable.

Heading to Padar Island

Spending time on Padar Island will not be satisfying if only for a short time. Travela must prepare 3 to 4 days to be satisfied traveling on Padar Island.

To make a tourist visit to this island, you have to prepare extra energy and physical preparation.

Very lucky because even though it is located in Komodo Island National Park, but this island is not inhabited by Komodo dragons.

So, travelers can travel without worrying. The attraction that you can see on this island is the enchanting landscape view of the green hills.

Once again, tips and trips to the beautiful Padar Island not only require physical strength, but you also have to prepare yourself mentally as well as possible.

Why is that? You will have to go to the top of Padar Island with a long journey. Trekking which is uphill with a 45 degree slope will be passed.

Padar Trekking Tour
Padar Island Trekking Stairs

There are no stairs with safety ropes that can be used to get to the top of the Gili Padar hill on Padar Island, Labuan Bajo.

That is why travelers must be very careful when trekking on this route. Moreover, the road is quite slippery, rocky and even dusty.

If you choose the wrong shoes, the possibility of slipping will become even greater.

Padar and KNP Entrance Tickets

Padar island entrance ticket is one with TNK entrance ticket (Komodo National Park) such as Komodo Island and Rinca Island as well as snorkeling activities (Long Beach/Pink Beach/Takamakasar) in the KNP area.

Except for Kanawa Island entrance tickets or moringa island and others not mentioned above.

Domestic or local ticket prices include:

  • Entrance ticket for TNK motorized vessels.
  • Entrance ticket for KNP visitors.
  • Entrance ticket for nature activities & wildlife observation of KNP.
  • Tickets for snorkeling activities in KNP – Rp. 15.000/Person
  • Tickets for nature tourism activities, forest exploration, mountain climbing KNP.
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As for entering rinca island on the same day there will be additions Rinca Island fees and guide services again from the regional tourism department regulations.

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Tips

The following are tips that you can follow when traveling to Padar Island.

1. Don't wear high heels

Wear non-slip shoes because the road to the top of Padar Labuan Bajo Island is very slippery with very extreme inclines.

2. Leave in the morning

The best time to trip to the hills of Padar Island is in the morning, afternoon and evening before sunset.

Towards the top of Gili Padar hill

If you go in the morning, you will get photos with a blue sea background. If you come in the afternoon, you can take photos with the stunning sunset on Padar Island as a background.

3. Bring a hiking stick

This will really help your stability when going up the hill Padar Island Labuan Bajo.

4. Bring an umbrella or hat

The heat of the sun will be very intense. So, don't forget to bring an umbrella and hat. Sunblock is also a must to bring unless you want your skin to burn in the sun.

5. Just join the open trip

Visiting Padar Island is expensive because there is no public boat. Therefore, it is recommended for travelers to join tour packages or open trips with the aim of Padar Island.

Even though there is a bit of struggle that must be done to get to Padar Island, Labuan Bajo Island, in fact tourists do not feel the least bit tired or don't feel like going there anymore. There are many hits that can be visited on the island today.

For example, an orange and beautiful sunset that can't be found on other islands, you can all visit to see Komodo, a rare ancient animal, and see the exotic scenery of the beautiful Flores sea.

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 FAQ 

Frequently Asked Questions About Padar Island

1. Total Cost To Padar Island
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Vacation On Padar Island?

Many people think that a holiday on Padar Labuan Bajo Island is expensive. However, all of that is only relative to expensive and cheap costs. Regarding flight transportation costs, you can look for cheaper airlines or other airlines to Labuan Bajo.

Jakarta to Labuan Bajo (West Manggarai Regency) you can use Garuda Indonesia Flights, Batik Airlines, Nam Air to Citilink.

However, if you want to fly directly to Labuan Bajo, you can start your journey from Denpasar using Nam Air, Garuda Indonesia, and Wings Air.

Ticket prices start from 1,4 million to promo IDR. 400.000 one way from Bali to Labuan Bajo. The travel time is fast, only 2 hours from Jakarta and 1 hour from the island of Bali.

Accommodation costs vary from 200 thousand per night to 4 million, which travelers can find around Labuan Bajo.

To save costs, you can choose accommodation costs that are quite cheap. To get to Padar Island itself, you only need an open deck trip boat or sailing trip ship komodo eyes to cross.

2. How to get to Padar Island from Labuan Bajo
What boats can be used to get to Padar Island?

There are boats to Padar Island that can be done via several alternative routes. For alternative sea transportation, you can use:

  • Open deck Komodo trip only IDR. 600.000 per person, one day tour covering Padar, Rinca and Komodo Island.
  • Rent a speed boat This method is quite recommended for private groups or family groups, but it is a little expensive to rent a speed boat in Bajo.
  • Sailing tours with phinisi or medium ship. Well at this point you will stay on the ship or commonly called LiveOnBoard with a duration of 2 nights or 3 nights. So you no longer need to look for accommodation in Labuan Bajo.
3. Number of stairs on Padar Island
How many steps are there on Padar Island?

To enjoy the beauty of Padar Island, you must do trekking. Well, not everyone is ready to do trekking because there are quite a lot of stairs to climb.

It is not known exactly how many there are, what is clear is that the number of steps to get to the top of this island is more than 300 steps.

Wow, that sounds like quite a lot. But all of that will be worth it when you see the truly amazing view of Padar Labuan Bajo Island from the top.

4. What things do you need to pay attention to when vacationing on Padar Island?

The air on Padar Island is known to be hot. So, you shouldn't ignore some of the necessities that you really have to bring while trekking

a.       Make sure to bring enough drinking water. You will not find people selling drinking water on this island. If you don't bring enough water, you might become dehydrated before reaching the top

b.      Bring a mask and head covering. A mask can protect your face from the hot shining sun. Likewise with head coverings, you will feel dizzy and hot if you don't wear head coverings at all

c.       Wear comfortable footwear such as sports shoes or mountain sandals (because you are trekking). Don't wear the wrong costume when trekking, wear a t-shirt that absorbs sweat easily. The wrong costume will only make you feel uncomfortable. If you wear long clothes and a headscarf, choose materials that are cool to use.

d.      Bring a camera to capture the moment. It's a shame if you've worked hard to get to the top, but you can't capture the beauty of the moment. Make sure the camera has enough battery so you don't get disappointed.

5. Padar island photo
How to get beautiful photos on Padar Island?

To get beautiful photos, you can take pictures from Puncak Padar in the afternoon. The view of the sunset at the top of Padar Island is one of the most amazing things. This will be an unforgettable moment in your life.

The wide expanse of hills and the cool green scenery will make you feel more at home.

The shimmering silhouette of the sunset makes the beauty of the island of Padar even more meaningful.

If you manage to reach The peak of Padar Island before sunset, you will really get the best golden photos.

Conclusion

There are many things you can do to make your vacation more enjoyable.

One of them is by visiting Padar Island in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. The road to Padar Island Peak itself is quite difficult but no one complains at all.

You will be presented with an extraordinary view on this Padar Island. Take an open trip with the aim of Padar Island so you can get a cheaper price.

Prepare physically and mentally and don't forget to capture your every moment there. For sure, travela will be addicted and want again and again to visit this very cool island.

Happy holidays on Padar Island. Hope you have a memorable holiday. Don't forget to capture your every moment when you walk this island.

Greetings Tourism – Gotravela
Padar Island Labuan Bajo| The Exotic Paradise of Komodo National Park

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